Sold STC Detached

40 MEAD ROAD

CRANLEIGH, SURREY GU6 7BQ

4 beds 2 baths 1,647 sq ft Listed 10 Apr 2025 (-426d)

£875,000

Reduced on 2 May 2025

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# 4 bedroom detached house for sale (GU6 7BQ)

## Property Details

| Key | Value |
|-----|-------|
| Address | 40 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, SURREY GU6 7BQ |
| Price | £875,000 |
| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Bathrooms | 2 |
| Council tax | F |
| Construction age | England and Wales: 1900-1929 |
| Floor area | 153 m² |
| Last sold | £850,000 Sep 2025 |

## EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

- **Current rating:** D
- **Potential rating:** C
- **Current heating cost:** £1,643/year
- **Est. upgrade cost to C:** £11,500

### Recommendations
- B (£500 - £1,500)
- W1 (£800 - £1,200)
- N (£4,000 - £6,000)
- U (£3,500 - £5,500)

[View full EPC on gov.uk](https://find-energy-certificate.service.gov.uk/energy-certificate/1835-5524-4400-0751-9202)

## Description

Bembridge is a stunning detached period property which successfully combines original features with a modern, stylish and contemporary living environment. Situated in an attractive tree lined street a moments walk from the High Street; the house delivers for those looking for easy access to the local shops and amenities. The property has been carefully and skilfully extended over the years and the spacious accommodation can only be appreciated by an internal inspection.  The property offers accommodation across three levels with the downstairs boasting a large living room with a log burning stove and front aspect bay window. One of the key selling points of this property is the expansive open plan rear reception area with natural definition into four reception rooms  comprising a very large kitchen breakfast room with a second log burning stove, a study, a dining room stepping down into a sun room opening into the attractive rear garden.  On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom and a large fourth bedroom is located on the third floor.   In addition, there is also separate shower room located on the ground floor.  To the rear of the property is an attractive South facing garden benefitting from a good degree of privacy.  Outside to the front there is a gravelled driveway with parking for two cars.  An early inspection is highly recommended*please note this property is affiliated to a member of staff at Christian Reid Estate Agents*

## Property Photos

- ![Front aspect](/listings/photos/160507628/388925) - Front aspect
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160507628/388926) - Kitchen
- ![Kitchen](/listings/photos/160507628/388927) - Kitchen
- ![Living Room](/listings/photos/160507628/388928) - Living Room
- ![Dining Room](/listings/photos/160507628/388929) - Dining Room
- ![Sun Room](/listings/photos/160507628/388930) - Sun Room
- ![Shower Room](/listings/photos/160507628/388931) - Shower Room
- ![Master Bedroom](/listings/photos/160507628/388932) - Master Bedroom
- ![Bathroom](/listings/photos/160507628/388933) - Bathroom
- ![Bedroom Two](/listings/photos/160507628/388934) - Bedroom Two
- ![Landing](/listings/photos/160507628/388935) - Landing
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160507628/388936) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear Garden](/listings/photos/160507628/388937) - Rear Garden
- ![Rear aspect](/listings/photos/160507628/388938) - Rear aspect

## Floorplans

- ![Floorplan](/listings/photos/160507628/388939) - Floorplan

## FENSA Certificates

This property has 5 FENSA certificate(s) on record.

### FENSA Certificate #16270249
- **Address:** 40 Mead Road, CRANLEIGH, GU6 7BQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 28/04/2024
- **Work Completed:** 18/04/2024
- **Items:** 2 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15954572
- **Address:** 40 Mead Road, CRANLEIGH, GU6 7BQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/09/2023
- **Work Completed:** 11/09/2023
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15954569
- **Address:** 40 Mead Road, CRANLEIGH, GU6 7BQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/09/2023
- **Work Completed:** 07/09/2023
- **Items:** 1 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #15954565
- **Address:** 40 Mead Road, CRANLEIGH, GU6 7BQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 17/09/2023
- **Work Completed:** 07/09/2023
- **Items:** 3 window(s)

### FENSA Certificate #911135
- **Address:** 40 Mead Road, Cranleigh, GU6 7BQ
- **Certificate Issued:** 08/08/2003
- **Work Completed:** 19/12/2002
- **Items:** 10 window(s)

## Sales History

*Recorded sales for this property. Data from Land Registry Price Paid.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 40 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ | £850,000 | 08/09/2025 | Detached |

## Sold Comparables

*Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles. Data from Land Registry Price Paid. Last 5 years.*

| Address | Price | Date | Type |
|---------|-------|------|------|
| 21 OVERFORD DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8BJ | £605,000 | 16/01/2026 | Detached |
| MILDURA BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH | £750,000 | 12/01/2026 | Detached |
| THE WHITE COTTAGE ST NICOLAS AVENUE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7AQ | £880,000 | 09/12/2025 | Detached |
| 70 HORSHAM ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8DU | £1,075,000 | 19/11/2025 | Detached |
| 68 HORSHAM ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8DU | £947,500 | 27/03/2025 | Detached |
| 2 MEAD CLOSE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BH | £900,000 | 29/09/2023 | Detached |
| FARMLANDS ST NICOLAS AVENUE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7AQ | £725,000 | 25/08/2023 | Detached |
| 19 OVERFORD DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8BJ | £660,000 | 17/08/2023 | Detached |
| ENGLEFIELD BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH | £1,250,000 | 16/06/2023 | Detached |
| CORNER COTTAGE, 26 KINGS ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7JG | £575,000 | 09/06/2023 | Detached |
| QUEENSBURY, 1 THE MOUNT, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7LU | £630,000 | 19/05/2023 | Detached |
| [Same street] 34 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ | £605,000 | 27/03/2023 | Semi-detached |
| WOODSIDE NEW PARK ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HJ | £1,650,000 | 10/03/2023 | Detached |
| 47 THE DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7LZ | £735,000 | 13/12/2022 | Detached |
| WOODRUFF NEW PARK ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HJ | £1,400,000 | 22/11/2022 | Detached |
| 70 HORSHAM ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8DU | £500,000 | 17/11/2022 | Detached |
| KARINYA BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH | £1,440,000 | 14/11/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] HOMEWOOD, 54A MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ | £675,000 | 04/11/2022 | Detached |
| HOMELANDS NEW PARK ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HJ | £1,250,000 | 28/09/2022 | Detached |
| 10 THE DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7LY | £617,500 | 26/09/2022 | Detached |
| LITTLE HARDWICK BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH | £555,000 | 16/09/2022 | Detached |
| 34 HESKETH CLOSE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7JB | £550,000 | 09/09/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 54 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ | £640,000 | 08/04/2022 | Detached |
| [Same street] 36 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ | £495,000 | 11/06/2021 | Semi-detached |

**Street average:** £603,750 (4 sales)
**Area average:** £884,750 (20 sales)

## Price vs local average

*Outcode + property type (HousePrices, last 2 years).*

- **Local average:** £899,157 (35 Detached, GU6, 2024–2026)
- **Deviation:** -2.7%

## Rental Range

*ONS Price Index of Private Rents (Waverley). Low / Realistic / Optimistic = conservative / average / best case.*

- **Low:** £1,297/mo
- **Realistic:** £1,441/mo
- **Optimistic:** £1,585/mo

## LHA (Local Housing Allowance)

*VOA 30th percentile rent floor for Guildford (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026).*

- **LHA floor (this property size):** £1,973/mo

## 1% Rule

- **Rent ratio:** 0.16% (weak for cashflow)
- **Max investor price (0.8%):** £180,125
- **Target investor price (1%):** £144,100

*Monthly rent ÷ price. 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak. Max investor price = rent ÷ 0.8% (Stoke-style target). Target investor price = rent ÷ 1% (strong cashflow band). Based on Area rent estimate.*

## Price per Square Metre

- **£/m²:** £5,719/m²

## Capital growth trend

*Land Registry outcode average from sold prices: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago.*

- **5y growth:** -8.4%
- **10y growth:** 13.5%

## House Price Index (HM Land Registry)

*Official index for Waverley; Detached series; as of March 2026.*

- **1y growth (index):** -1.8%
- **5y growth (index):** 14.6%
- **10y growth (index):** 23.3%

## Flood risk

- **Zone:** 1
- **Risk:** Low
- **Source:** Job (default Low)

[Check long-term flood risk (GOV.UK)](https://check-long-term-flood-risk.service.gov.uk/postcode)

Front aspect Kitchen Kitchen Living Room Dining Room Sun Room Shower Room Master Bedroom Bathroom Bedroom Two Landing Rear Garden Rear Garden Rear aspect

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Property details

Tenure

FREEHOLD

Floor area

153 m²

Council tax band

EPC rating

Year built

England and Wales: 1900-1929

Last sold

£850,000 Sep 2025

Price per m²

£5,719/m²

Local average

£899,157 (-2.7%)

Deprivation

Decile 10 (31,468 of 33,755)

Street crime

33 incidents within 1 mile (Apr 2026)

Key features

Excellent Decorative Order
Gas Central Heating
Kitchen Family Room
Large Rear Garden & Off Road Parking
Two Bathrooms
Log Burning Stoves
Sought After Area
Study
Walking Distance of High Street
Wealth Of Character

Additional details

Parking: Yes
Garden: Yes

Description

DETACHED Period Property | Short Walk to Village, Schools and Amenities | FOUR Bedrooms | Family Bathroom | Large Kitchen breakfast room | Separate Dining Room | Study | Sun Room | South Facing Garden | Downstairs Shower Room | Off Road Parking | Viewing Highly Recommended

Bembridge is a stunning detached period property which successfully combines original features with a modern, stylish and contemporary living environment. Situated in an attractive tree lined street a moments walk from the High Street; the house delivers for those looking for easy access to the local shops and amenities. The property has been carefully and skilfully extended over the years and the spacious accommodation can only be appreciated by an internal inspection. The property offers accommodation across three levels with the downstairs boasting a large living room with a log burning stove and front aspect bay window. One of the key selling points of this property is the expansive open plan rear reception area with natural definition into four reception rooms comprising a very large kitchen breakfast room with a second log burning stove, a study, a dining room stepping down into a sun room opening into the attractive rear garden. On the first floor there are three bedrooms and a family bathroom and a large fourth bedroom is located on the third floor. In addition, there is also separate shower room located on the ground floor. To the rear of the property is an attractive South facing garden benefitting from a good degree of privacy. Outside to the front there is a gravelled driveway with parking for two cars. An early inspection is highly recommended*please note this property is affiliated to a member of staff at Christian Reid Estate Agents*

Listed by

Cranleigh

Christian Reid

Reference: 160507628

EPC Rating & Upgrade Cost

Current rating: D

Potential rating: C

Inspection date: 09/04/2025

Current heating cost: £1,643/year

Potential heating cost: £1,300/year

Est. upgrade cost to C: £11,500

EPC D or below may face future regulation risk. Upgrading to C could improve long-term ROI.

Recommendations

Cavity wall insulation (£500 - £1,500)
Floor insulation (suspended floor) (£800 - £1,200)
Solar water heating (£4,000 - £6,000)
Solar photovoltaic panels, 2.5 kWp (£3,500 - £5,500)

View full EPC on gov.uk

Flood risk

Zone: 1

Risk: Low

Job (default Low)

Floorplans

Certificate Issued: 08/08/2003

Work Completed: 19/12/2002

This certificate data was retrieved from FENSA's database

What is FENSA? FENSA (Fenestration Self-Assessment Scheme) is a government-authorised scheme that monitors building regulation compliance for replacement windows and doors. Certificates indicate that work was completed by FENSA-approved installers.

Price history

Event	Date	Price	% change
Sold	08/09/2025 (9 months ago)	£850,000	—

Source: HM Land Registry Price Paid Data. Crown copyright.

Sold Comparables

Same street and nearby sales within 0.25 miles (last 5 years). Data from Land Registry Price Paid.

Address	Price	Date	Type
21 OVERFORD DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8BJ	£605,000	16/01/2026	Detached
MILDURA BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH	£750,000	12/01/2026	Detached
THE WHITE COTTAGE ST NICOLAS AVENUE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7AQ	£880,000	09/12/2025	Detached
70 HORSHAM ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8DU	£1,075,000	19/11/2025	Detached
68 HORSHAM ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8DU	£947,500	27/03/2025	Detached
2 MEAD CLOSE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BH	£900,000	29/09/2023	Detached
FARMLANDS ST NICOLAS AVENUE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7AQ	£725,000	25/08/2023	Detached
19 OVERFORD DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8BJ	£660,000	17/08/2023	Detached
ENGLEFIELD BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH	£1,250,000	16/06/2023	Detached
CORNER COTTAGE, 26 KINGS ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7JG	£575,000	09/06/2023	Detached
QUEENSBURY, 1 THE MOUNT, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7LU	£630,000	19/05/2023	Detached
Same street 34 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ	£605,000	27/03/2023	Semi-detached
WOODSIDE NEW PARK ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HJ	£1,650,000	10/03/2023	Detached
47 THE DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7LZ	£735,000	13/12/2022	Detached
WOODRUFF NEW PARK ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HJ	£1,400,000	22/11/2022	Detached
70 HORSHAM ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 8DU	£500,000	17/11/2022	Detached
KARINYA BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH	£1,440,000	14/11/2022	Detached
Same street HOMEWOOD, 54A MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ	£675,000	04/11/2022	Detached
HOMELANDS NEW PARK ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HJ	£1,250,000	28/09/2022	Detached
10 THE DRIVE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7LY	£617,500	26/09/2022	Detached
LITTLE HARDWICK BRIDGE ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7HH	£555,000	16/09/2022	Detached
34 HESKETH CLOSE, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7JB	£550,000	09/09/2022	Detached
Same street 54 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ	£640,000	08/04/2022	Detached
Same street 36 MEAD ROAD, CRANLEIGH, WAVERLEY, SURREY, GU6 7BQ	£495,000	11/06/2021	Semi-detached

Street average: £603,750 (4 sales)

Area average: £884,750 (20 sales)

Capital growth trend

Land Registry outcode average: last 12 months vs 5y and 10y ago (from sold prices).

5y growth -8.4%

10y growth 13.5%

House Price Index (HM Land Registry — official index, not sold-price averages): Waverley. Series: Detached. As of March 2026.

1y (index) -1.8%

5y (index) 14.6%

10y (index) 23.3%

Rental Range

Estimated market rent for Waverley. Low = conservative, Realistic = average, Optimistic = best case.

Low £1,297/mo

Realistic £1,441/mo

Optimistic £1,585/mo

Based on Local Authority from postcode lookup → Waverley.

LHA (30th percentile) floor for Guildford: £1,973/mo (Apr 2025 – Mar 2026)

Location

Map view View on Google Maps View on OpenStreetMap Street View GU6 7BQ

Nearby

Nearest stations, universities and amenities (distance from property).

Type	Name	Distance
Bus stop	New Park Road	0.2 miles
Bus stop	Hitherwood	0.2 miles
Shop	Smithy - Cranleigh Blacksmiths	0.2 miles
Shop	Cranleigh Food & Wine	0.2 miles
University	Mullard Space Science Laboratory	3.4 miles
University	Mullard SSL	3.4 miles
Train station	Chilworth	5.5 miles
Train station	Gomshall	5.7 miles
Hospital	Horsham Hospital	8.3 miles

Street-level crime

Category	Count
Violence and sexual offences	11
Criminal damage and arson	5
Shoplifting	5
Public order	4
Anti-social behaviour	3
Burglary	1
Drugs	1
Other crime	1
Theft from the person	1
Vehicle crime	1
Total incidents	33

Within 1 mile during Apr 2026. Source: data.police.uk (England & Wales).

Schools nearby

Nearest open schools with Ofsted ratings (England). Closed schools are not shown. Data from Get Information about Schools and Ofsted.

Name	Type	Distance	Ofsted
St Cuthbert Mayne Catholic Primary School	Primary	0.2 miles	Good — 6 Mar 2023
Park Mead Primary	Primary	0.4 miles	— (Inspected (no overall grade))
Glebelands School	Secondary	0.4 miles	Good — 16 May 2023
Cranleigh Church of England Primary School	Primary	0.6 miles	Inadequate — 1 Mar 2023
Cranleigh School	Other	0.9 miles	— (No rating)

Rental Comparables

Rental listings exist nearby, but none matched the 4-bedroom count for this property.

Rent-driven metrics

Based on Area rent estimate.

Rent ratio 0.16%

Max investor price (0.8%) £180,125

Target investor price (1%) £144,100

Rent ratio — Monthly rent ÷ purchase price (1% rule). 1%+ = strong, 0.8–1% = okay, <0.8% = weak for cashflow.
Max investor price — Rent ÷ 0.8%; the price at which rent would be 0.8% of price (Stoke-style target).
Target investor price — Rent ÷ 1%; the price at which rent would be 1% of price (strong cashflow band).
Gross yield — Annual rent as % of purchase price (no costs).